Upper Dolpo Trekking

Upper Dolpo is high altitude part of Dopa district of Western Nepal which is remote and wilderness area. Dolpo region is bordered in the north by the Tibet region of China. Thus the culture, lifestyle, people and tradition of this area are similar to Tibetan people. The walking holiday for this beautiful land start from Juphal. You will get there after taking the domestic flight from Nepalgunj. The unexplored and less touristic area has various lakes and amazing waterfalls along the trail. Shey Phoksundo Lake is one of the most popular spot of the trek which is situated at an altitude of 3,611.5 m. The fresh water lake can’t make your eye blink. The region is influenced by BON religion which is a part of Tibetan Buddhism. Kang La (5,240m) pass , Shey Gompa (4280m.), Lnag La (5002m ), Sime Gaon (3950m.) & Yak Kharka (4780m ) are the highlighted places along the trial. The camping trek is suitable for you if you want to spend your walking holiday in the hidden part of the world which makes you feel that you are in the different world. The walking in the trail is starts from juphal and ends in Jomsom so the most of trekkers called it “Dolpo to Jomsom trek”. From jomsom we will fly down to Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu.

Upper Dolpo trekking itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal. Up on arrival meet our office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city- Historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple & Boudhanath Stupa, which will take you to visit Nepal’s most popular attractions and lunch break will be during the tour at best restaurants available/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.

Day 03: Drive to Nepalgunj, takes 10 hours drive and transfer to hotel for overnight. (Hotel in Nepalgunj BB Basis)

Day 04: Fly to Juphal (Dopla) Camp in Dunai (4 - 5 hours) and overnight at tented camp. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by our own kitchen team)

Day 05: Trek Dunai to Hankhe (4-5 hrs) and overnight at tented camp. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by our own kitchen team)

Day 06: Trek Hankhe to Reiji (4-5 hrs) and overnight at tented camp. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by our own kitchen team)

Day 07: Trek Reiji to Phoksundo Lake (3600m, 5-6 hrs), and overnight at tented camp. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by our own kitchen team)

Day 08: Exploration day around Shey Phoksundo lake, and overnight at tented camp. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by our own kitchen team)

Day 24: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel, overnight at hotel. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)

Day 25: Free day in Pokhara for personal activities go for boating in Fewa Lake/rest/shopping/sightseeing etc. (Hotel in Pokhara BB Basis)

Day 26: Next day from Pokhara fly or drive to Kathmandu 30 min by STOL flight or 6 - 7 hours drive, transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show.

Day 27: Transfer to airport for International departure or if you interested to have onward programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish.

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Whole Package Duration: 27 days

Trek Duration: 20 Days

Region of Trek: Upper Doplo

Maximum Altitude: Kagmara La (5115 m)

Trekking Grade: Strenuous to Challenging

Mode of Trek: Full board camping organize

Food & Accommodation: 3 meals per day prepared by Himalayan Mentor kitchen team

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